Summer Salads

Jun 23, 2014

Summer and salads are two of my most favorite things. Just the thought of them brings a smile to my face. And, we’re all in luck because it’s too easy to make a salad into a meal this time of year. Farmers’ markets are as ripe and abundant as the produce they’re selling. There really is no excuse to avoid your veggies this season. Even fresh lettuces with a little lemon juice, olive oil and sea salt and pepper taste especially good!

I asked three of my dear salad making experts to share their favorite Summer salad recipes.

#2. Cooked Cleansing Salad

This easy to make “salad” contains liver-friendly vegetables perfect for spring and summer! It can be stored in the refrigerator for several days (minus the avocado) and eaten at room temperature.

(serves 4)

Ingredients

2 c carrots, cut into bite-size pieces

2 c broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces

2 c asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces

2 small avocados

1 lemon, juiced

2 T sesame oil

Sea salt to taste

Sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and/or tahini (optional)

Preparation

Lightly steam the carrots, broccoli, and asparagus (layer in steamer in that order); After cool toss in the avocado (cut into cubes first); add sea salt, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Top with seeds and/or drizzle with tahini if desired.